Tax Associate at Lafenwa Osiberu & Co (Chartered Accountants)

Lafenwa Osiberu & Co (Chartered Accountants) has been in existence for forty-six year and we have carried out our professional practice without blemish, producing many Chartered Accountants and participating in the economic growth of our country, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tax Associate

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented tax associate to consult with clients and provide tax preparation services. The tax associate will report to a senior tax professional.
• The tax associate’s responsibilities include interacting with clients, obtaining and reviewing tax information, preparing tax returns, and performing tax research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
Tax Associate job description should contain a variety of functions and roles including:

• Ensuring clients comply with IRS regulations and meet their state and federal tax obligations.
• Analyzing and minimizing tax liabilities by implementing tax reduction strategies.
• Consulting with clients, reviewing their tax information, and responding to questions and concerns.
• Advising clients on employee health care benefits, compensation, and accounting systems.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Reviewing financial records, income statements, and expenditures.
• Preparing and filing tax returns and work papers for companies, partnerships, and individuals tax
• Researching tax issues and assisting with tax audits.
• Ability to represent clients at all tax reconciliation meeting.
• Acting as internal generated revenue consultant to Government.
• Adequate knowledge of deferred tax and transfer pricing.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications
Tax Associate job description should include these common skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in taxation or accounting required.
• 3 – 5 years of tax experience.
• Experience using tax preparation software and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent accounting skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Deadline: 21st October, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: info@lafenwaosiberu.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.